Southern Command soldier wins gold at Army Inter Command Boxing Championship
BENGALURU, July 11, 2026 — The Southern Command Army Commander and all ranks extended their congratulations to Havildar Paras of the Mahar Regiment for winning the gold medal in the heavyweight category at the Army Inter Command Boxing Championship 2026.
Held at the Madras Engineer Group campus in Bengaluru, the competition saw the soldier secure the top honor in the 85 to 90 kg weight division.
The athlete displayed exceptional skill, grit, and resilience throughout the tournament, outclassing formidable opponents to bring laurels to both his regiment and formation.